Tides Today & Tomorrow in Galveston Pier 21, TX

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Galveston Pier 21, TX.
Next low tide : in 4h 50m at 5:13 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:50 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (43% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8771450
Common Questions About Tides

Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides - May 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:311.52:160.26:367:56First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:261.53:100.36:357:56First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:081.54:060.36:347:57First Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:401.45:060.46:337:57First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:041.46:080.58:291.06:337:58First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:481.12:241.37:110.68:390.86:327:59Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu2:161.22:391.38:100.78:570.66:317:59Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:251.32:511.39:050.89:190.46:308:00Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:251.53:001.39:571.09:480.26:308:01Full Moon9Sat
10Sun5:211.63:101.310:511.110:220.06:298:01Full Moon10Sun
11Mon6:151.73:181.311:541.311:02-0.26:288:02Full Moon11Mon
12Tue7:101.811:49-0.36:288:03Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:081.86:278:03Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:101.812:42-0.36:278:04Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:151.71:41-0.26:268:04Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:161.62:46-0.16:258:05Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:071.53:540.17:111.26:258:06Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:471.45:060.37:281.06:248:06Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:211.46:230.57:590.86:248:07Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:351.21:511.37:410.78:310.56:238:07Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:581.32:151.38:540.99:020.36:238:08Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:081.42:341.210:021.09:320.26:228:09Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:071.52:391.211:081.210:000.16:228:09New Moon23Sat
24Sun5:571.610:290.06:228:10New Moon24Sun
25Mon6:421.610:59-0.16:218:10New Moon25Mon
26Tue7:261.611:32-0.16:218:11New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:111.66:218:12Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:001.612:100.06:208:12Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:541.512:510.06:208:13Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:471.51:360.16:208:13Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:301.42:230.26:208:14First Quarter31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8771450)

Common Questions About Galveston Pier 21, TX Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Galveston Pier 21, TX today?

Slack tide in Galveston Pier 21, TX is approximately 11:01 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Galveston Pier 21, TX?

Galveston Pier 21, TX is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 43% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Galveston Pier 21, TX tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Galveston Pier 21, TX?

Tide predictions for Galveston Pier 21, TX come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Galveston Pier 21, TX?

Tide data for Galveston Pier 21, TX is sourced from NOAA Station #8771450. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8771450.

What is the moon phase in Galveston Pier 21, TX tonight?

Tonight the moon over Galveston Pier 21, TX is Third Quarter (43% illuminated). This places Galveston Pier 21, TX in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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